Potassium Chloride
Potassium Chloride is one of 8,063 medications in the MedPlain dataset. Key details — Brand name: Potassium Chloride; Generic name: POTASSIUM CHLORIDE; Manufacturer: Granules India Ltd.
| Brand name | Potassium Chloride |
|---|---|
| Generic name | POTASSIUM CHLORIDE |
| Manufacturer | Granules India Ltd |
| Used for | 1 INDICATIONS AND USAGE Potassium chloride extended-release capsules are indicated for the treatment and prophylaxis of hypokalemia in adults and children with or without metabolic alkalosis, in patients for whom dietary management with potassium-rich foods or diuretic dose reduction is insufficient. Potassium chloride extended-release capsules, contain potassium chloride, a potassium salt indicated for the treatment and prophylaxis of hypokalemia with or without metabolic alkalosis, in patients for whom dietary management with potassium-rich foods or diuretic dose reduction is insufficient. ( 1 ) |
| Dosage | 2 DOSAGE AND ADMINISTRATION Monitor serum potassium and adjust dosage accordingly ( 2.1 ) If serum potassium concentration is <2.5 mEq/L, use intravenous potassium instead of oral supplementation. ( 2.1 ) Treatment of hypokalemia: • Adults: Typical doses range from 40 to 100 mEq/day in 2 to 5 divided doses; limit doses to 40 mEq per dose. ( 2.2 ) • Pediatric patients: 2 to 4 mEq/kg/day in divided doses not to exceed 1 mEq/kg as a single dose or 20 mEq, whichever is lower; if deficits are severe |
| Active ingredient(s) | POTASSIUM CHLORIDE |
| Route | ORAL |
| Official label | https://dailymed.nlm.nih.gov/dailymed/drugInfo.cfm?setid=113c031c-6de3-4497-a57d-9740b1ce08ac |